Into The Blue - Snorkelling in Silfra Fissure

Get picked up at either 08:00 or 11:00 at your selected pick-up point in Reykjavik. Please note that the pick-up can take up to 30 min.

Your day begins at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll meet your friendly guides and prepare for your Silfra snorkeling adventure. Once at Silfra, you'll wear a fully insulated dry suit to stay warm in the glacial waters. Your guide will give you a full briefing about the area, safety instructions, and how to use your equipment. After a short 150-meter (490-foot) walk to the entry point, you'll slip into the glacier-clear water and begin your journey between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Drift through Silfra's bright blue channels, where visibility often reaches 150 meters (490 feet), and enjoy the slow-moving “lazy current” carrying you through the rift. You'll spend about 30–40 minutes snorkeling before exiting at the Silfra Lagoon. From there, it's a 400-meter (1,300-foot) walk back to the parking area. After the snorkel, warm up with hot chocolate and cookies while you enjoy the views of Thingvellir's lava fields and mountains - the perfect ending to an unforgettable day!

Thingvellir is a historic site, a national park in Iceland, and a UNESCO heritage site. Initially known for being the place where Alþingi (the parliament) first took place in 930, this place had served a significant role in Icelander's saga since the settlers came. Still today, you can find ruins of old stone shelters, the lakes, and the Lögberg (Law Rock). The park sits on a rift valley caused by the separation of two continental plates, with rocky cliffs and fissures like the huge Almannagjá fault. In this separation sits the remarkable Silfra fissure.

Silfra is one of the world's top snorkeling sites—uniquely located between the tectonic plates of Europe and North America. Nowhere else on Earth can you snorkel between two continents! Fed by Langjökull glacier about 50 kilometers (31 miles) away, Silfra's water travels through lava fields for up to 100–200 years before reaching the fissure. The filtration creates incredible visibility, reaching 150 meters (490 feet). As you snorkel through Silfra's vibrant blue channels, you'll float between continents, glide past moving lava rocks, and experience some of the clearest water on Earth. The surreal colors, calm atmosphere, and gentle movement make it feel like floating through air—an experience often called “liquid meditation.” Silfra is divided into four main sections: Big Crack, the narrowest part where the tectonic plates nearly touch; Silfra Hall, a wider area filled with giant rocks; Silfra Cathedral, a deep corridor with some of the clearest views; and Silfra Lagoon, a shallow, calm pool.

Our experienced and well-qualified specialist diving guides will ensure you are provided with all the proper equipment and information you need. Underwater pictures are taken by our guides during the tour so it is not necessary to bring a waterproof camera.

- Thingvellir National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Snorkel between tectonic plates in Silfra Fissure
- Free underwater photos (taken by your guide)

- Pickup in Reykjavík
- English-speaking, PADI Certified Divemaster
- Thingvellir National Park admission fee
- Snorkeling gear: fins, mask, neoprene hood & gloves, thermal undersuit, drysuit
- Free photos taken by the guide
- Hot chocolate & cookies